Both teams were strong on the hill Tuesday, but Owensboro RiverDawgs defeated Madisonville Miners 3-2. Owensboro RiverDawgs pitchers allowed just six hits to Madisonville Miners.

Owensboro RiverDawgs fired up the offense in the first inning, when David Jeffers singled on a 3-1 count, scoring one run.

In the top of the fourth inning, Madisonville Miners tied things up at two. Reed Latimer homered on a 2-1 count, scoring two runs.

Owensboro RiverDawgs pulled away for good with one run in the fifth inning.

Westin Stutzman led the Owensboro RiverDawgs to victory on the mound. The pitcher lasted seven innings, allowing five hits and two runs while striking out six. Drake Hamil and Aric Lyons entered the game out of the bullpen and helped to close out the game in relief. Hamil recorded the last three outs to earn the save for Owensboro RiverDawgs.

Riley Harris took the loss for Madisonville Miners. The righty went four innings, allowing two runs on six hits, striking out four, and walking one.

Owensboro RiverDawgs had nine hits in the game. Ben Clark, Kyle Hogwood, and Jeffers each managed multiple hits for Owensboro RiverDawgs. Jeffers, Hogwood, and Clark each collected two hits to lead Owensboro RiverDawgs. Owensboro RiverDawgs didn't commit a single error in the field. Clark had the most chances in the field with ten.

Brennon Williams led Madisonville Miners with two hits in three at-bats. Madisonville Miners was sure-handed in the field and didn't commit a single error. Williams had the most chances in the field with 11.